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Funding for this trial has been provided in full or in part by Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics, Inc.

Study Phase:

Other

Recruitment Status:

Trial Completed

Study Drug(s):

Not Applicable

Number of Participants Being Recruited:

352

Single / Multi-Center:

Multi-Center

STUDY BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Spread of bacteria among CF patients has been reported with increasing frequency. There are no clear recommendations about the use of masks in the outpatient setting. The main purpose of this study is to see whether mask use by CF patients during office visits can reduce contamination of examination room air. Study particpants will be randomly assigned to wearing a mask during the one study visit or not to wear a mask during the visit. Air samples will be collected at different times during the study visit.

ELIGIBILITY

Age:

>= 6 Years

FEV1:

Not Applicable

P. aeruginosa status:

Not applicable

B. cepacia status:

Not applicable

Other Primary Eligibility Requirements:

Note: Detailed eligibility criteria information may be available on clinicaltrials.gov. If a specific
trial listing for this trial is available, a link to the specific clinicaltrials.gov listing will be present in the "More Information" section below.

The sites listed below are currently recruiting subjects. Please note that this list generally lists either the pediatric or adult program but not both even though both programs may be recruiting subjects. Also, this list does not include sites that may be participating in the study but are not yet open for recruitment. If you are interested in this study please contact your center for more information.